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Revolution focus of discussion on Monday

Sentinel & Enterprise

Updated:
08/14/2014 06:32:26 AM EDT

FITCHBURG -- The Fitchburg Public Library and the Fitchburg Historical Society are joining the celebration of the Worcester Revolution of 1774 by offering a public book discussion of Ray Raphael's "First American Revolution: Beyond Lexington and Concord to Northern Worcester County" at 6:30 p.m. on Monday at the Fitchburg Public Library, 610 Main St.

This event is part of the Spirit of '74 county-wide read to recognize the 4,622 militiamen from towns in Worcester County who, on Sept. 7, 1774, marched down Main Street in Worcester, shut down the crown-controlled county courthouse and, for the first time ever in the American colonies, effectively overthrew British authority to become independent.

Applewild School history teacher Robert Jones will lead the discussion. Visitors are invited to participate in the discussions and may prepare by checking out the book at the Fitchburg Public Library. It is also possible to purchase a copy from the Fitchburg Historical Society.

The county-wide read will culminate in a free, daylong celebration in downtown Worcester on the 240th anniversary of the event. Families are encouraged to participate in this event at which re-enactors, craftsmen and others in period dress will present demonstrations of colonial activities and life.

org for information about this day and all the community events or call Sharon Bernard at 978-829-1780, or Susan Navarre at 978-345-1157 for information about the book discussion and the Worcester 1774 schedule. The celebration is made possible in part by generous grants and support from the Greater Worcester Community Foundation, Massachusetts Society of Colonial Wars, MassHumanities and the Worcester Arts Council.

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